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We at United Way of Wilson County rely on people calling 211, one of United Way’s programs, to assist hundreds of people every month in finding help. Still, people call our office on a regular basis looking for help with questions that, for the most part, stem from poverty.

Expired coupons don’t lose their value with the military. Recently I spoke in Atlanta to a number of people on how couponing can change their lives. However, what many did not know is how coupons could impact the lives of soldiers.

The inspiration for this week’s column came from a recent edition of CBS This Morning. President Carter read a letter he wrote as a 90 year old to himself as a 12 year old. Here is my letter from myself now to myself as a 12 year old.

James B. (Jim) Hawkins is a general practice and public interest law attorney based in Gallatin. This column represents legal information, and is not intended to take the place of legal advice. All cases are different and need individual attention. Consult with a private attorney of your choice to review the facts and law specific to your case. You can call (615) 452-9200 to suggest future column topics.

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

On July 14, Iranians took to the streets of Tehran to celebrate. And for good reason. The President of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, had just duped the United States into a deal that will allow his country to continue its uranium enrichment program, sponsor proxy wars in the region, all the while removing billions of dollars’ worth of sanctions.

Smartphones are everywhere you look. Just stop and take a look around you while in the grocery store and you will see that almost everyone is carrying one or some form of digital device. They are sleek, flashy, as well as fast and very multifunctional. They are designed to make our lives easier and accomplish more throughout the day, but they also distract us from our family and work.

Beef cattle need minerals to remain productive and healthy. The mineral status of the brood-cow affects reproduction, growth, milk production and health. When cattle are pushed to perform to a higher genetic potential, mineral demands increase. If these de-mands are not met, performance is reduced.

It’s not a secret that Wilson County has some of the best schools in the state of Tennessee, as noted by its peers and parents alike. Within the county, there are two distinct school systems including the Wilson County School system and the Lebanon Special School District.